Heat index climbs to 108-110 degreesHeat Advisory goes into effect today because of high temperatures and humidity Read full article: Heat Advisory goes into effect today because of high temperatures and humidity
FILE - The New York Stock Exchange is seen in New York, Thursday, March 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)The US national debt now stands at $40 trillionRead full article: The US national debt now stands at $40 trillion
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and the Port of Galveston, the fourth most active cruise port in North America, have signed a long-term contract for a new $100 million cruise terminal slated to debut in October 2022.Taking a cruise from Galveston? Here’s how local ships scored on their latest CDC sanitation inspectionsRead full article: Taking a cruise from Galveston? Here’s how local ships scored on their latest CDC sanitation inspections
In 2009, crews repaired the Norwegian Dawn after it lost power while on a voyage.These cruise ships had the worst CDC sanitation scores in 2026Read full article: These cruise ships had the worst CDC sanitation scores in 2026
Mattel is bringing its UNO Social Club pop-up to Dan Electro’s in Houston Heights on August 6, offering a free game night with music, exclusive prizes, and a party atmosphere.Think you’re really good at UNO? You could win $50,000Read full article: Think you’re really good at UNO? You could win $50,000
The teacher was assigned to the Galveston County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP).Dickinson ISD teacher arrested, accused of improper relationship with 16-year-old studentRead full article: Dickinson ISD teacher arrested, accused of improper relationship with 16-year-old student
Beekeepers: Complaints filed now has the state’s Department of Agriculture asking questions over the county’s operations 2 Helps You: Brazoria County beekeepers raise concerns over mosquito spraying deaths, transparency of pesticides used Read full article: 2 Helps You: Brazoria County beekeepers raise concerns over mosquito spraying deaths, transparency of pesticides used
No description availableHouston-area YouTuber stabbed while livestreaming at Clear Lake boat rampRead full article: Houston-area YouTuber stabbed while livestreaming at Clear Lake boat ramp
No description availableCy-Fair firefighters battle 2 neighboring house fires in west Houston neighborhoodRead full article: Cy-Fair firefighters battle 2 neighboring house fires in west Houston neighborhood
The Flamingo Lake Subdivision at the Sam Houston National Forest.4,000 acres of Sam Houston National Forest could lose roadless protectionsRead full article: 4,000 acres of Sam Houston National Forest could lose roadless protections
ENOUGH Launch September 13ENOUGH: KPRC 2’s commitment to getting answers launches September 13Read full article: ENOUGH: KPRC 2’s commitment to getting answers launches September 13
KPRC 2 meteorologist Caroline Brown and her husband, Jack, have welcomed their second baby boy, George David Chadderdon.KPRC 2 Meteorologist Caroline Brown welcomes second baby boy: ‘Our hearts have doubled in size’Read full article: KPRC 2 Meteorologist Caroline Brown welcomes second baby boy: ‘Our hearts have doubled in size’
Houston council members debate, pass ordinance requiring working A/C in rental propertiesHouston renters will soon have a right to working A/C under new city rulesRead full article: Houston renters will soon have a right to working A/C under new city rules
The strength of this year's team is the depth of the offensive and defensive lines.Prairie View Football is ready to "finish the fight" this seasonRead full article: Prairie View Football is ready to "finish the fight" this season
No description availableHow a small Houston-area city helped Flock cameras take off nationwideRead full article: How a small Houston-area city helped Flock cameras take off nationwide
Police car at nightDeputies seize drugs, gun and $30,000 in cash at south Montgomery County smoke shopRead full article: Deputies seize drugs, gun and $30,000 in cash at south Montgomery County smoke shop
Department says officer ran license plates 165 times; new safeguards and transparency portal are now in placeDeer Park police officer suspended after using license plate cameras for personal useRead full article: Deer Park police officer suspended after using license plate cameras for personal use
No description availableE-scooter crash raises safety concerns for young riders in Greater Houston AreaRead full article: E-scooter crash raises safety concerns for young riders in Greater Houston Area
Lake Corpus Christi water level is ay 91.7-percent, according to a posting at the Lake Corpus Christi State Park Texas Parks and Wildlife Department station on Saturday, August 15, 2026. According to the posting, the water level is up from 77.4 just a week agoi. The lake's water level was at 34 percent a month ago and 11.2 percent three months ago, according to the posting.How Corpus Christi’s water emergency exposed flaws in Texas’ water planningRead full article: How Corpus Christi’s water emergency exposed flaws in Texas’ water planning
Assistant Chief Raul Granados will serve as interim chief as the department faces questions surrounding former Sgt. Michael Palitz and disciplinary recordsPasadena police Chief MP Jackson retiring amid scrutiny over officer conduct and disputed disciplinary recordsRead full article: Pasadena police Chief MP Jackson retiring amid scrutiny over officer conduct and disputed disciplinary records
Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks at the Red River Roll Call, a Republican rally hosted by Texas Rep. Shelley Luther in Sherman on July 27, 2026. Talarico floods Texas airwaves in U.S. Senate race as Paxton, GOP stay quietRead full article: Talarico floods Texas airwaves in U.S. Senate race as Paxton, GOP stay quiet
Texans gather on the Capitol steps in demand of a special session to regulate data center growth and to protest 765 kV power line construction before a Senate Committee Hearing on Monday, July 27, 2026. Residents and industry leaders at odds over transmission lines at legislative hearingRead full article: Residents and industry leaders at odds over transmission lines at legislative hearing
Dozens gather in opposition of border infrastructure projects in the Big Bend region before the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission annual public hearing at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Headquarters in Austin on Aug. 18, 2026. Texas Parks and Wildlife commissioners inundated with border wall concerns during annual meetingRead full article: Texas Parks and Wildlife commissioners inundated with border wall concerns during annual meeting
Lake Corpus Christi water level is ay 91.7-percent, according to a posting at the Lake Corpus Christi State Park Texas Parks and Wildlife Department station on Saturday, August 15, 2026. According to the posting, the water level is up from 77.4 just a week agoi. The lake's water level was at 34 percent a month ago and 11.2 percent three months ago, according to the posting.How Corpus Christi’s water emergency exposed flaws in Texas’ water planningRead full article: How Corpus Christi’s water emergency exposed flaws in Texas’ water planning
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick speaks at the Red River Roll Call, a Republican rally hosted by Texas Rep. Shelley Luther in Sherman on July 27, 2026. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick proposes penalties for schools that keep “vulgar” books on library shelvesRead full article: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick proposes penalties for schools that keep “vulgar” books on library shelves
No description availableA surrogate’s fight for parental rights in Dallas could discourage surrogacy use in Texas, lawyers sayRead full article: A surrogate’s fight for parental rights in Dallas could discourage surrogacy use in Texas, lawyers say
Several Texas EquuSearch volunteers also scouring areaSearchers return to the ‘Texas Killing Fields’Read full article: Searchers return to the ‘Texas Killing Fields’
No description availableDozens of Texas counties working on plans to install flood warning sirensRead full article: Dozens of Texas counties working on plans to install flood warning sirens
70-year-old man convicted of 1977 murder has sentence reduced to lifeAfter half-century on death row, Houston man gets lifeRead full article: After half-century on death row, Houston man gets life
We’re asking viewers across the Houston area to send us their water bills and a brief description of their concerns so we can look for patterns, ask officials for answers, and continue reporting on water billing problems in their communities.Think your water bill is wrong? KPRC 2 Investigates is collecting Houston-area billsRead full article: Think your water bill is wrong? KPRC 2 Investigates is collecting Houston-area bills
David Northern’s Flint Housing Commission contract, Houston Housing Authority controversy raise new accountability questionsHe wasted millions in Houston. Now he’s running Flint’s housing authority — and making more money than everRead full article: He wasted millions in Houston. Now he’s running Flint’s housing authority — and making more money than ever
The suspected gunman8 years after the mass shooting at Santa Fe High School, families still searching for answers, accountabilityRead full article: 8 years after the mass shooting at Santa Fe High School, families still searching for answers, accountability
Beekeepers: Complaints filed now has the state’s Department of Agriculture asking questions over the county’s operations 2 Helps You: Brazoria County beekeepers raise concerns over mosquito spraying deaths, transparency of pesticides used Read full article: 2 Helps You: Brazoria County beekeepers raise concerns over mosquito spraying deaths, transparency of pesticides used
No description available2 Helps You: Houston woman receives long-awaited memorial for mother, delivery coming after we started asking questionsRead full article: 2 Helps You: Houston woman receives long-awaited memorial for mother, delivery coming after we started asking questions
City initially said demolition would take up to sixty days. It was done in less than two weeks.Abandoned home plaguing Southeast Houston neighborhood for years, finally demolished after 2 Helps You reportRead full article: Abandoned home plaguing Southeast Houston neighborhood for years, finally demolished after 2 Helps You report
Dramatic bodycam video shows Officer Michael Seiss jump into action and pull the driver to safety2 Helps You Community Impact: Spring Branch officer rescues trapped driver from burning, overturned vehicle on I-10Read full article: 2 Helps You Community Impact: Spring Branch officer rescues trapped driver from burning, overturned vehicle on I-10
No description available2 Helps You: Voting reminders on Texas focusing on ID, provisional ballots and voter registrationRead full article: 2 Helps You: Voting reminders on Texas focusing on ID, provisional ballots and voter registration
So many have reached out and we have more in the pipeline, but it’s the ones that linger without a resolution that still has our focus.2 Helps You update: Most problems solved, but 4 cases remain unresolved - who has yet to deliver? Read full article: 2 Helps You update: Most problems solved, but 4 cases remain unresolved - who has yet to deliver?
FILE - Prince Harry, and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, arrive for an event, during a visit to Bondi Beach, Australia, April 17, 2026. (Jonathan Brady/Pool Photo via AP, File)Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK with their childrenRead full article: Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK with their children
Jared Harris, Jeff Daniels and Michael Russell Gunn chat 'The Brink of War.'Actors Jeff Daniels and Jared Harris take us inside ‘The Brink of War’Read full article: Actors Jeff Daniels and Jared Harris take us inside ‘The Brink of War’
Dan Smyers, left, and Shay Mooney of Dan + Shay pose for a portrait on Thursday, July 30, 2026, in New York. (Photo by Matt Licari/Invision/AP)After losing a friend and writing 'Say So,' Dan + Shay are back with the autobiographical 'Young'Read full article: After losing a friend and writing 'Say So,' Dan + Shay are back with the autobiographical 'Young'
Jared Harris, Jeff Daniels and Michael Russell Gunn chat 'The Brink of War.'Actors Jeff Daniels and Jared Harris take us inside ‘The Brink of War’Read full article: Actors Jeff Daniels and Jared Harris take us inside ‘The Brink of War’
No description available2 days agoHouston hip-hop legend Willie D is inviting everyone to his big 60th birthday partyRead full article: Houston hip-hop legend Willie D is inviting everyone to his big 60th birthday party
No description availableSponsoredStep inside history at Fredericksburg’s National Museum of the Pacific WarRead full article: Step inside history at Fredericksburg’s National Museum of the Pacific War
Heidi Overton, deputy director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, speaks during a meeting to sign an executive order about vaccines, Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)Trump picks Dr. Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, to lead the Food and Drug AdministrationRead full article: Trump picks Dr. Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, to lead the Food and Drug Administration
Houston council members debate, pass ordinance requiring working A/C in rental propertiesHouston renters will soon have a right to working A/C under new city rulesRead full article: Houston renters will soon have a right to working A/C under new city rules
FILE - A sign marks an entrance to a Moderna building in Cambridge, Mass., May 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Bill Sikes, File)prntoModerna shares surge after it says its experimental mRNA cancer treatment passed a key testRead full article: Moderna shares surge after it says its experimental mRNA cancer treatment passed a key test
Cy-Fair Fire Chief Amy Ramon was named the 2026 International Fire Chief of the Year by the International Association of Fire Chiefs, recognizing her leadership, innovation, and service.Cy-Fair Fire Chief Amy Ramon named 2026 International Fire Chief of the YearRead full article: Cy-Fair Fire Chief Amy Ramon named 2026 International Fire Chief of the Year
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 27: Jayden Higgins #81 of the Houston Texans stands on the field prior to an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on December 27, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images)Texans receiver Jayden Higgins to miss season after ACL tearRead full article: Texans receiver Jayden Higgins to miss season after ACL tear
An elderly man walking across an intersection with a walker was fatally struck by a vehicle Wednesday morning in southeast Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.Man with walker struck and killed by vehicle in southeast Houston; driver arrestedRead full article: Man with walker struck and killed by vehicle in southeast Houston; driver arrested
Storm DamageBeryl, storm-damaged Brazoria County homeowners can get recovery help at Freeport outreach event ThursdayRead full article: Beryl, storm-damaged Brazoria County homeowners can get recovery help at Freeport outreach event Thursday
No description availableBack-to-school cyberbullying warning: What parents need to know about AI, fake accounts and altered imagesRead full article: Back-to-school cyberbullying warning: What parents need to know about AI, fake accounts and altered images
Houston Humane Society volunteers Dawn York, left, and Kent Williamson, right, walk Graphite and Shadow at the Humane Society in Houston, Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Lekan Oyekanmi)Concerns about the New World screwworm have put Texas pet adoptions on holdRead full article: Concerns about the New World screwworm have put Texas pet adoptions on hold
FILE - A boy cools himself with an electric fan on a sweltering day. (AP Photo/Andy Wong, File)Houston’s late-summer heat ramps up again, and relief may be hard to find...this weekRead full article: Houston’s late-summer heat ramps up again, and relief may be hard to find...this week
Allen’s Landing in downtown Houston, where White Oak Bayou and Buffalo Bayou meet, is pictured Feb. 23, 2026.New report warns of E. coli contamination in Houston bayous and Texas waterwaysRead full article: New report warns of E. coli contamination in Houston bayous and Texas waterways
Gov. Greg Abbott speaks with the Texas Classrooms Commission on the teacher-led initiative that is shaping the future of public education at the Governor’s mansion in Downtown Austin on Aug. 10, 2026. Minnesota sues Abbott to force extradition of ICE agent accused of shooting Venezuelan manRead full article: Minnesota sues Abbott to force extradition of ICE agent accused of shooting Venezuelan man
Here are some local places to get pumpkin spicePumpkin spice is already here, but is Houston celebrating fall too early?Read full article: Pumpkin spice is already here, but is Houston celebrating fall too early?
The shooting happened around 1:15 a.m. near the 3600 block of Crane Street1 day ago3 men hospitalized after shooting in northeast HoustonRead full article: 3 men hospitalized after shooting in northeast Houston
Houston Police on the scene of a fatal motorcycle accident.Motorcyclist dies after flying over US-59 railingRead full article: Motorcyclist dies after flying over US-59 railing
Women’s Equality Day: 250 Years of Women’s HistoryThe women who helped build Houston’s history take center stage at Heritage Society eventRead full article: The women who helped build Houston’s history take center stage at Heritage Society event
CenterPoint Energy's Houston Resiliency Initiative is underway.CenterPoint Energy unveils 10 commitments for Texas transmission projectsRead full article: CenterPoint Energy unveils 10 commitments for Texas transmission projects
Chicken & Waffles Breakfast Sandwich from Chick-fil-A.Chick-fil-A bringing chicken and waffles to Houston-area restaurants for limited timeRead full article: Chick-fil-A bringing chicken and waffles to Houston-area restaurants for limited time
Car burned after accident.1 day agoHouston man dead after SUV slams tree, catches fire on Potomac DriveRead full article: Houston man dead after SUV slams tree, catches fire on Potomac Drive
KPRC 2 Investigates the Houston Housing Authority. HHA A/C units installed incorrectly cost taxpayers millions of dollars.Houston City Council to vote on ‘Right to A/C’ ordinance as council member launches free A/C giveawayRead full article: Houston City Council to vote on ‘Right to A/C’ ordinance as council member launches free A/C giveaway
‘It’s already embarrassing I’m getting hit’: District policy lets parents opt out in writingTexas corporal punishment: Port Arthur ISD student speaks out after paddlingRead full article: Texas corporal punishment: Port Arthur ISD student speaks out after paddling
FILE - ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard performs in Boston on Aug. 28, 2016. (Photo by Winslow Townson/Invision/AP, File)1 day agoFrank Beard, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame drummer of Texas boogie-rock trio ZZ Top, dies at 77Read full article: Frank Beard, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame drummer of Texas boogie-rock trio ZZ Top, dies at 77
The Houston Cougars are American Athletic Conference Champions for the second season in a row, clinching a tie at the top of the conference at 13-5.1 day agoHouston Cougars Offensive Lineman named Preseason AP All-AmericanRead full article: Houston Cougars Offensive Lineman named Preseason AP All-American
Houston homeowners still fighting possible faulty water meter bills as city eyes $18M upgrade1 day agoHouston considers $18M in new water meters amid resident billing concernsRead full article: Houston considers $18M in new water meters amid resident billing concerns
No description availableFederal lawsuit alleges Beryl damage estimates were secretly reduced; attorneys say thousands could be impactedRead full article: Federal lawsuit alleges Beryl damage estimates were secretly reduced; attorneys say thousands could be impacted
Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office1 day ago10-Year-Old girl injured when electric scooter hit by vehicleRead full article: 10-Year-Old girl injured when electric scooter hit by vehicle
Harris County Constable Precinct 41 day agoFacebook Marketplace Post Leads to Recovery of Eight Stolen Tailgates, Two ArrestsRead full article: Facebook Marketplace Post Leads to Recovery of Eight Stolen Tailgates, Two Arrests
Generic cuffs and gavel - lightbox KPRC1 day agoMan charged with threatening people with knife at Harris County McDonald's Read full article: Man charged with threatening people with knife at Harris County McDonald's
No description available1 day agoFort Bend County asks families to weigh in on proposed middle and high school boundary changesRead full article: Fort Bend County asks families to weigh in on proposed middle and high school boundary changes
Luis Morales came to the United States from Venezuela with his wife, Karina, and their two daughters in 2020. 1 day agoHouston-area pastor detained by ICE at Bush Airport while traveling with wifeRead full article: Houston-area pastor detained by ICE at Bush Airport while traveling with wife
No description available1 day agoFort Bend County residents raise concerns over proposed concrete batch plant near homes, schoolRead full article: Fort Bend County residents raise concerns over proposed concrete batch plant near homes, school
Christmas decorations in Windcrest.1 day agoTexas town named finalist in Hallmark Channel’s Merriest Christmas Town contestRead full article: Texas town named finalist in Hallmark Channel’s Merriest Christmas Town contest
No description available1 day ago2 Helps You: Houston woman receives long-awaited memorial for mother, delivery coming after we started asking questionsRead full article: 2 Helps You: Houston woman receives long-awaited memorial for mother, delivery coming after we started asking questions
Mugshot photo of Magnolia Mayor Matthew Dantzer.1 day agoMagnolia city secretary resigns months after former mayor indicted on assault chargeRead full article: Magnolia city secretary resigns months after former mayor indicted on assault charge
(Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)1 day ago70% of Texas voucher awardees previously attended private school or were homeschooled, state data showsRead full article: 70% of Texas voucher awardees previously attended private school or were homeschooled, state data shows